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Revo Ikon digital radioWhat is it? This could be the ultimate iPod dock, and it's certainly the most versatile. It can receive DAB radio and the newer DAB+ system, which hasn't yet arrived in the UK (see tinyurl.com/m2uu7g), plus FM, and it delivers internet radio too - if you have a wi-fi router and broadband. It has a swish fold-out iPod cradle and a 3.5in colour touchscreen that displays station logos, track or artist information, and even news headlines when they're made available by the broadcaster. Should I buy one? Revo has a solid reputation for innovative wi-fi audio devices, and this one is no exception. You can, however, load apps such as PlugPlayer or Wunder Radio onto an iPhone to bring many of these audio-streaming features to an ordinary dock. The Ikon is also unlikely to be a class-leader in terms of sound quality. Even so, it's well